Animation Licenses

Every MoCap Online animation pack includes a Standard License. Need more? Here's how our licenses compare.

Standard License INCLUDED FREE

Best for: Indie developers, students, personal projects, small commercial releases

  • ✅ Included with every purchase
  • ✅ Use in personal & commercial projects
  • ✅ Up to 1M end users / $1M revenue
  • ✅ Unlimited projects
  • ✅ Modify animations for your project
  • ✅ Royalty-free, perpetual
  • ❌ No AI usage (requires AI Permit)
  • ❌ No transfer to clients

Examples: Indie game on Steam, YouTube animation channel, architecture visualization, student thesis, VR portfolio piece

Commercial License PER PROJECT

Best for: Studios, client work, projects exceeding 1M end users

  • ✅ Everything in Standard
  • ✅ Projects exceeding 1M end users
  • ✅ Revenue up to $30M
  • ✅ Client work & transfer to client
  • ✅ Certificate of License Rights
  • ✅ Worldwide use for up to 20 years
  • ✅ Project registration & whitelisting
  • ❌ No AI usage (requires Enterprise + AI Permit)

Important: One license per project. Sequels, new seasons, and major new versions each need their own license.

Examples: Mobile game with 5M+ downloads, client marketing animation, corporate VR training, streaming series

Learn more about Commercial Licenses →

AI Usage Permit ANNUAL

Best for: AI developers, ML researchers, studios using AI animation tools

  • ✅ Use animations in AI development & deployment
  • ✅ AI model training with our data
  • ✅ AI retargeting & synthesis
  • ✅ Annual term, renewable
  • ✅ Case-by-case approval
  • ❌ No redistribution of raw data
  • ❌ No sub-licensing to other AI developers

Note: The AI Permit is in addition to your Standard or Commercial License, not a replacement.

Examples: Training a motion generation model, AI-powered animation retargeting, motion synthesis research, building AI animation tools

Learn more about the AI Usage Permit →

Enterprise License CUSTOM

Best for: Major studios, platforms with 10M+ users, global distribution

  • ✅ Everything in Commercial
  • ✅ Revenue exceeding $30M
  • ✅ Platforms with 10M+ active users
  • ✅ Perpetual use (one-time fee)
  • ✅ Custom terms negotiated
  • ✅ Multiple developer seats
  • 🟡 AI usage — custom terms available

Starting at $6,999. Contact us for a custom quote →

Which License Do You Need?

  1. Personal or indie project under 1M users?
    → You're covered by the Standard License (already included)
  2. Client work, or will it reach over 1M users?
    → You need a Commercial License
  3. Using AI tools to process, retarget, or train on these animations?
    → You need an AI Usage Permit (in addition to your other license)
  4. Major studio with global reach or 10M+ users?
    Contact us about an Enterprise License
  5. Need commercial rights for a second project?
    → Add an Additional Usage License ($399) — contact us

Common Misconceptions

"I bought the animations, so I own them."
You own a license to use them. Motus Digital retains all IP rights to the animation data.

"AI retargeting isn't really 'AI usage.'"
Any use of AI technology with our animation data — including retargeting, synthesis, or training — requires an AI Permit.

"I bought these on the Unreal/Unity store, so I can use them however I want."
Third-party store purchases are subject to both the platform's terms AND MoCap Online's license. Commercial Licenses are only available through mocaponline.com.

"My project is free, so I don't need a commercial license."
If your project has over 1M end users, you need a Commercial License regardless of whether it's free or paid.

Not sure which license you need?

Email us at mocap@motusdigital.com and tell us about your project. We'll help you figure out the right license.

Licensing FAQ

What license do I get when I buy an animation pack?

Every MoCap Online animation pack includes a Standard License at no additional cost. This covers personal projects, indie games, student work, and commercial projects with up to 1 million end users and $1 million in revenue. You don't need to buy anything extra for most use cases.

Can I use these animations in my game or commercial project?

Yes. The Standard License (included free) covers commercial use in games, apps, videos, VR experiences, archviz, and more — as long as your project stays under 1 million end users and $1 million revenue.

Do I own the animations after I buy them?

You own a license to use them. Motus Digital retains all intellectual property rights to the animation data. You can use, modify, and integrate them into your projects, but you can't resell or redistribute the raw animation files.

When do I need a Commercial License?

You need a Commercial License if:

  • Your project will reach more than 1 million end users
  • Your project will generate more than $1 million in revenue
  • You're doing work for a client (transferring the project to another company)

Commercial Licenses are per-project and available only through mocaponline.com.

Can I use these animations with AI tools?

Not without an AI Usage Permit. AI usage is strictly prohibited under both the Standard and Commercial Licenses. This includes AI training, retargeting, synthesis, generation, or any AI-related processing of our animation data. Learn more about the AI Usage Permit.

What counts as "AI usage"?

Any use of artificial intelligence, machine learning, neural networks, or similar technologies with our animation data. This includes:

  • Training AI models on our mocap data
  • Using AI-powered retargeting tools
  • AI motion synthesis or generation using our data as input
  • Feeding our animations into any machine learning pipeline
Can I modify the animations?

Yes. You can modify animations to fit your project (retiming, blending, adjusting). The modified animations must be integrated into a completed project (game, video, app) — you can't resell the modified animations as standalone files.

Do I owe MoCap Online royalties?

No. All licenses are royalty-free. Once you've purchased the animations and hold the appropriate license, you owe no royalties on your project's sales.

I bought animations on the Unreal/Unity store. Can I get a Commercial License?

Commercial Licenses are only available through mocaponline.com. Third-party store purchases are subject to both the platform's terms AND MoCap Online's license. If you need commercial terms beyond your Standard License, contact us directly.

What happens if I exceed the license thresholds?

You're required to self-report when your project approaches the 1M user / $1M revenue threshold. Using animations beyond your license terms can result in a $10,000 penalty plus damages, license termination, and legal action. We recommend upgrading to a Commercial License proactively — it's simpler and cheaper than enforcement.